Ashes to Go

St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral offered "Ashes to Go," in various places around the county Wednesday morning, including in front of downtown's courthouses. This is the first year of this offshoot of the church's customary Ash Wednesday service which marks the beginning of Lent for christians.
Photo gallery by John Gastaldo

The trio waited outside of the Hall of Justice for those wanting ashes.
— John Gastaldo

Stacey Brown became emotional after receiving her ashes. " I needed a blessing so bad, I've been looking for work and I'm homeless and I just needed a blessing and anytime I can get a blessing and feel the father's ...
— John Gastaldo